Al Khalid vs Type 98

Overview

The Al Khalid and the Type 98 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Norinco respectively.

The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 98. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 65 km/h for the Type 98. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 450 km for the Type 98. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the Type 98 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments.
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $4 million
Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, with unknown service year and production numbers.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m
Crew 3
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds)
Combat weight 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h
Operational range 450 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m
Crew 3
Engine V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 98's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Type 98 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Type 98?
The Type 98 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Al Khalid's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Type 98 require?
Both the Al Khalid and Type 98 require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Type 98?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.